455+ ‘Health’ Writing Prompts
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Unsettled Echoes
Construct a narrative where a past traumatic event has left a main character struggling with depression.
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The “Weakness” Myth
Write about a time when you or someone else believed that depression signified personal weakness, and how you overcame this…
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Depression vs. Sadness
Explore your initial understanding of the difference between depression and everyday sadness, and how this changed over time.
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“Just Cheer Up”
Recall an instance when you were told to “just cheer up” or to simply “get over” your feelings of depression.…
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The Face of Depression
Describe what you initially assumed a person with depression looks like or behaves like, and then address how your views…
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Depression in Disguise
Discuss a time you experienced depression symptoms but misattributed them to a different cause.
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Across the Continents
Explore how depression diagnosis and treatment vary across different cultures.
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Depression’s Evolution
Compare and contrast the manifestation of depression symptoms across different stages of your life.
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Historic Perspective of Depression
Examine how depression was understood and addressed in different epochs in history.
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Understanding Depression Across Generations
Reflect on how depression has affected different generations in your family.
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The Depressive Partner’s Perspective
Write from the perspective of a partner dealing with depression.
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Seasonal Depression Clock
Write about your experiences with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), specifically focusing on how the changing seasons affect your mood and…
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Spot The Change
Describe the changes in your behavior or lifestyle that first hinted you were experiencing depression.
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The Link of Illness to Depression
Discuss a physical illness you’ve experienced and try to extract possible links to your depression.
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Stress and Mental Health
Explore a stressful relationship or circumstance that may have contributed to feelings of depression.
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The Impact of Life Changes
Describe a major life change you’ve undergone and how it influenced your mental state.
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Understanding My Depression
Detail when you first noticed your depression, how it has impacted you, and how you have tried to manage it.
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The Power of Empathy
Write about the role of empathy in understanding depression, in the context of a personal encounter with someone struggling with…
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Map of Emotional Boundaries
Write about an event where you felt your emotional boundaries were crossed.
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Nutrition as Emotional Well-being
Write about what meals and nutrition choices make you feel more or less anxious.
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Chronicles of Emotional Evolution
Write a series detailing the story of a character who is in therapy, where each session uncovers a new aspect…
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Secret Identity Crisis
Write about a superhero who is having a difficult time managing their dual identity.
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The Quarantine Chronicle
Document your daily routine during quarantine and share how it has affected you.
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Under Ashen Skies
Write about a future dystopian city that is constantly under the shower of a volcanic ash.
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Abandoned Asylum Adventure
Write a story where the protagonist stumbles upon an abandoned asylum, only to find it not as empty as it…
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Reflecting On Resilience
Write about a time in your life when you faced hardship and how you bounced back.
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The Everyday Hero
Craft a poem that illustrates the heroism found in everyday life and showcases a person performing a small but meaningful…
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Breaking the Veneer
Create a character who initially shows a flawless and unbroken facade, yet their flaw burns within them causing self-destruction.
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Exploring Mental Wellness
Describe your journey to understanding and maintaining your mental well-being.
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Food and Healing
Reflect on your experience with food as a tool for healing – specific diets, homemade remedies, or lifestyle changes.
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The Health Professional Who Made a Difference
Detail your experience with a healthcare professional who had a profound impact on you or your family’s health.
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My Encounter with an Illness
Describe a time when you or someone close to you fell ill, the treatments pursued, and lessons learned.
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Discovering Wellness Routines
Pen down your current wellness regimens, their impact on your lifestyle, and how they have evolved over time.
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Technological Evolution
Persuade your readers that the rapid pace of technological advancements is beneficial to humanity.
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The Therapy Diaries
Share your experiences with therapy, counseling or other forms of professional mental health help.
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Journal of Gratitude
Reflect on a time when mental health challenges led you to appreciate the things you took for granted.
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Fitness Chronicles
Record your journey towards a healthier life, incorporating your workouts, diet changes, and mental health practices.
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Archive of Recovery
Write about how the healing process after a family loss or illness looked for you and your family.